Temporary Injunction Form With Suit In Washington
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If you believe someone is harassing you in Washington State then you can go to district or superior court and file a “petition” under oath stating why you believe the court should issue an anti-harassment order. There are standard forms that can assist in this process and are on the Washington Courts website.
Automatically-Issued Temporary Restraining Orders Some counties in Washington state will automatically issue temporary restraining orders whenever a petitioner files for divorce or family law proceedings. These aren't protection orders but rather safeguards to prevent both spouses from hiding assets.
Unlawful harassment is defined as "a knowing and willful course of conduct directed at a specific person which seriously alarms, annoys, harasses, or is detrimental to such person, and which serves no legitimate or lawful purpose" (RCW 7.105.
In Washington State, injunctions can be sought in various situations, including: Civil Cases: Injunctions can be issued in civil lawsuits to stop ongoing harm, such as restraining a person from contacting another or preventing a business from engaging in unfair competition.
Washington State law allows you to ask a judge to grant an order to protect you from another person. You might seek a “Protection Order” for a number of reasons. These include if the person is abusing, threatening or exploiting you. A Protection Order means that person is not allowed to contact or harm you.
If you believe someone is harassing you in Washington State then you can go to district or superior court and file a “petition” under oath stating why you believe the court should issue an anti-harassment order. There are standard forms that can assist in this process and are on the Washington Courts website.
Obtain the correct forms (if they exist) on-line or from the Clerk. The first forms you fill out (in ink or typed--no pencils) are a “Petition” and “Summons” for a family law case or else a “Complaint” and “Summons” for a civil case. Filing these forms and serving them on the defendant/respondent starts your case.
A preliminary injunction is temporary relief that preserves the status quo until the courts decide on the merits of the case. The relief sought often involves asking a court to prevent an opposing party from taking specific action or continuing a current course of action.
Some Washington counties automatically issue very basic temporary restraining orders whenever a party files for divorce or some other type of family law proceeding. Typically these automatic temporary orders prevent parties from tampering with assets, altering insurance coverage, and changing the children's residence.
Grounds for civil anti-harassment in Washington Washington State law defines “harassment” as a set of willful actions over a period of time that: Annoys, alarms, or harasses you and serves no “lawful or legitimate” purpose. Causes a reasonable person to suffer substantial emotional distress.
